a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding.
c)Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt compartment.
d)Inspect rubber engine baffles for proper fit. Replace if necessary.
5.1.4Clean grass
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Raise deck to the transport (5” (12.7 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.
c)Clean out any grass
5.1.5Check mower blades.
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in Section 5.1.4.
c)Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required.
d)
1)Install bushing through blade with bushing flange on bottom (grass) side of blade.
2)Install bushing/blade combo into spindle.
3)Install blade bolt and spring disc washer. Be sure the spring disc washer cone is installed towards the bolt head. Place a block of wood between front or rear baffles and the blade then torque the blade bolts to
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